July 6, 2023
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4min
      JAAF commends revisions made to off-peak industrial electricity tariffs 9% industrial tariff welcomed; JAAF hopes for higher reductions   6th July 2023: The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) welcomes the recent revisions made to electricity tariff for the July – December period by the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL).  JAAF specifically welcomes the […]

February 21, 2023
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8min
      JAAF is perplexed by PUCSL overlooking the industry’s submissions and cautions. Current tariff increase based on speculative increasing demand, despite trends showcasing reduced demand 20th February 2023: The Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) granted approval to a 66% electricity tariff hike effective 15th February 2023, resulting in exponential increases in costs in the […]

August 18, 2022
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17min
        ●        Finalized off-peak and daytime industrial electricity tariff rates are exponentially high and detrimental to the apparel industry ●        Reassessing the newly revised tariff rates is essential for companies within the sector to plan and budget better  17th August 2022: With the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) granting permission to the Ceylon […]

August 9, 2022
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10min
  • CEB’s proposal to increase electricity tariffs by 229 percent is rejected – capping off tariff hikes at 75 percent • Subsidies up to 120 units in domestic sector • 50 percent of the price increase for tourism sector will be implemented after 3 months • 1.5% discount on electricity bill payments in dollars […]


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